30 Crazy-Delicious Chicken Thigh Recipes
Chicken breasts, you're dismissed.
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Fun fact: Thighs are juicier, cheaper and easier to cook than breasts. Plus, this cut is so versatile, it works in everything from chowders to salads to one-skillet suppers.
Spanish Chicken and Peppers
Throw some other chicken parts on that roasting sheet while you're at it, then dunk it all in this delicious dipping sauce.
Ultimate Fried Chicken Sandwich
Fried chicken in all its glory. Is your mouth watering yet?
Chicken Paprikash
Swap out the chicken breasts here for boneless, skinless chicken thighs for a little more richness. Serve over egg noodles!
Roasted Chicken and Mushroom Ramen Bowl
Makeover this college staple without spending a fortune.
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Braised Chicken Thighs with Almonds and Olives
This dish from Daphne Oz's The Happy Cook is comfort food at its finest.
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Honey Mustard-Glazed Chicken Bake
Proof that protein and veggies roast up real nice ... even when they're sharing the same sheet pan.
Crispy Chicken with White Wine Pan Sauce
What would your last meal be? This sizzling one-skillet supper should be a serious contender.
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Lemon-Rosemary Chicken and Potatoes
Volunteer for clean-up duty tonight. This easy dinner won't dirty up a single dish.
Crispy Chicken Thighs with Peppers and Salsa Verde
With its crispy chicken and fiery salsa verde, this fast dinner is basically a fiesta in your mouth.
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Sweet & Sticky Chicken with Snow Peas
Add a hit of hoisin sauce to amp up the taste factor in this sweet-meets-spicy chicken dish.
Moroccan-Spiced Chicken and Couscous
Think thighs can't be fancy? Put together this sophisticated supper, then revisit that thought.
Autumn Squash Salad
Here's a reason to eat salad for dinner...
Slow-Cooker Tex-Mex Chicken Soup
One slurp of this homemade soup and you'll never reach for the store-bought stuff again.
Gingery Chicken & Spinach Stir-Fry
The verdict is in: With its 5 minute prep time, this stir-fry beats takeout any day of the week.
Chicken Chivito Sandwich
Deli meat, you're dismissed. Chicken thighs stack up so nicely in sandwiches.
Sweet and Sour Chicken Thighs
Thighs are terrific for slower-cooked, big-flavor dishes, like this tasty number made with dried currants and pepperoni.
Caribbean Chicken Thighs
Sweet mango, creamy avocado and spicy jalapeños give this chicken dish some serious vacation vibes.
Chicken Adobo over Gingery Rice
Can't swing a trip to the Philippines? Cook up the super-tasty, national dish at home.
Chipotle Orange Chicken
Sure, you can roast chicken thighs. But, you can also soak 'em in a sweet-meets-spicy marinade and then throw on the grill. Perfection.
Pasta with Chicken and Brussels Sprouts
Psst! Put a little protein into their fave pasta dish.
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